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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008): Cast & Where to Watch
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a 2008 mystery drama directed by David Fincher, starring Cate Blanchett. It is partly based on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald. It runs 2 hours 46 minutes and earned $335.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. It won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Makeup, and 7 awards in all. Critics gave it 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 46m (166 min)
- Director
- David Fincher
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
The story
What Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button About?
The premise of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button without spoilers, adapted from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Born elderly and aging in reverse, Benjamin Button leads an extraordinary life spanning much of the 20th century. The story begins in 1918 New Orleans and follows his unique journey as he experiences life backwards, encountering love, loss, and the challenges of human connection. Through his unusual existence, Benjamin confronts profound questions about time, memory, and the fleeting nature of life itself.
Where to watch
Where to Watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Cast & crew
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Cast
Cate Blanchett stars in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Directed by David Fincher.
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Director David Fincher
Ratings
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Curious Case of Benjamin Button 72% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 72% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 80%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 76% User score
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Plot
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Plot Summary
What happens in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the oppressive heat of the summer of 2005 wanes in New Orleans, Daisy Fuller finds her vitality slipping away within the sterile confines of a hospital. Summoned to her bedside, her daughter Caroline begins to narrate a touching story about the blind clockmaker Mr. Gateau, who crafted a remarkable timepiece for a train station back in 1918. This one-of-a-kind clock, which defies the natural rhythm of time, serves as an emotional memorial for those who have suffered loss due to the Great War—a poignant reflection of Mr. Gateau’s own heartache. Daisy urges Caroline to delve into the pages of Benjamin Button’s diary, setting the stage for a remarkable journey through the dimensions of time and existence.
Full summary
The whole story of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, scene by scene
Box office
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Box Office & Budget
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button grossed $335.8 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 2.2 times what it cost. $127.5 million came from the US and Canada and $208.3 million (62%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$335.8M
2.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $127.5M
- International
- $208.3M
- Budget
- $150M
US & Canada 38%
Rest of the world 62%
Awards
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Awards & Nominations
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Makeup, and 7 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 2009, with 3 wins from 13 nominations.
7 wins44 nominations7 ceremonies
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Oscars 2009 3 wins · 13 nominations- Won Art Direction
- Won Makeup
- Won Visual Effects
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Brad Pitt
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Taraji P. Henson
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BAFTA 2009 3 wins · 11 nominations- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Won Best Production Design
- Won Best Special Visual Effects
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Brad Pitt
- Nominated Best Adapted Screenplay
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Saturn Awards 2009 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actress
- Nominated Best Actress
- Nominated Best Director
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Critics' Choice 2009 8 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Brad Pitt
- Nominated Best Actress – Cate Blanchett
- Nominated Best Cast
- Nominated Best Composer
- Nominated Best Director – David Fincher
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Golden Globes 2009 5 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – David Fincher
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture – Alexandre Desplat
- Nominated Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Brad Pitt
- Nominated Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2009 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Taraji P. Henson
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Brad Pitt
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DGA Awards 2009 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – David Fincher
Videos
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Quiz
How Well Do You Know The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What unique condition does Benjamin Button have?
Cars
Cars in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
80 cars on screen, including the 1955 Citroën 11 B and the 1954 Citroën 15 Six H.
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1946 Dodge De Luxe Minor role
Details
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Also Known As
46 alternative titles, including “返老还童” and “El Curioso Caso de Benjamin Button”.
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- 返老还童
- El Curioso Caso de Benjamin Button
- 벤자민 버튼의 시간은 거꾸로 간다
- Загадкова історія Бенджамина Баттона
- Podivný prípad Benjamina Buttona, l'étrange histoire de benjamin button
- سرگذشت عجیب بنجامین باتن
- Ciekawy Przypadek Benjamina Buttona
- ベンジャミン・バトン 数奇な人生：2008
- Benjamin Button'ın Qəribə Hekayəsi
- 奇幻逆緣
- Der seltsame Fall des Benjamin Button
- Загадочная история Бенджамина Баттона
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- Benjamin Button különös élete
- L'Étrange Histoire de Benjamin Button
- Il curioso caso di Benjamin Button
- Benjamin Button'ın Tuhaf Hikayesi
- Benjamin Buttonin uskomaton elämä
- Den fantastiske historien om Benjamin Button
- O Estranho Caso de Benjamin Button
- 本杰明·巴顿奇事
- Benjamin Buttons otroliga liv
- Podivuhodný prípad Benjamina Buttona
- Podivuhodný případ Benjamina Buttona
- Benjamin Buttons forunderlige liv
- Η Απίστευτη Ιστορία του Μπέντζαμιν Μπάτον
- הסיפור המופלא של בנג'מין באטן
- Загадкова справа Бенджаміна Баттона
- ベンジャミン・バトン 数奇な人生
- Strania poveste a lui Benjamin Button
- مورد عجیب بنجامین باتن
- O Curioso Caso de Benjamin Button
- Nenavaden primer Banjamina Buttona
- 班傑明的奇幻旅程
- Странният случай с Бенджамин Бътън
- Neticamais stāsts par Bendžaminu Batonu
- Keista Bendžamino Batono istorija
- Необични случај Бенџамина Батона
- Neobična priča o Benjaminu Buttonu
- เบนจามิน บัตตัน อัศจรรย์ฅนโลกไม่เคยรู้
- Cuộc Đời Kỳ Lạ Của Benjamin Button
- حالة بنجامين بوتون الغريبة
- El curiós cas de Benjamin Button, ბენჯამინ ბატონის უცნაური ამბავი
- Neobični slučaj Bendžamina Batona
- Необичниот случај на Бенџамин Батон
- Rasti i cuditshem i Benxhamin Baten
- Benjamin Buttoni uskumatu elu
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Articles About The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
2 articles about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The latest: “The Art of Cinematic Makeup and Prosthetics”.
FAQ
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and the book behind it of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button runs 2 hours 46 minutes (166 minutes).
When was The Curious Case of Benjamin Button released?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was released on December 25, 2008.
Who directed The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was directed by David Fincher.
More films by David Fincher Who is in the cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button stars Cate Blanchett.
Where can I watch The Curious Case of Benjamin Button?
In the US, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is streaming on Hoopla, Kanopy and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did The Curious Case of Benjamin Button make at the box office?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button grossed $335.8 million worldwide ($127.5 million domestic, $208.3 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button rated?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 72% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Is The Curious Case of Benjamin Button based on a book?
Yes. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is partly adapted from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
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